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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,985.22, 652,734.78 and 269,030.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,985.22, 652,734.78 and 269,030.88 is: 371,271.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,985.22 : 652,734.78 = 269,030.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,985.22/652,734.78 = 269,030.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,985.22x = 652,734.78 × 269,030.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,985.22x = 175,605,812,270.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,605,812,270.01/472,985.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,271.25

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